PINTO BEAN TURNOVERS

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Try these satisfying snacks from Sue Seymour Valatie, New York. She pats cheese into the dough, then tucks in store-bought bean dip to fix these tasty turnovers. "They're easy to assemble with prepared pie crusts," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup pinto bean dip
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salsa and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine bean dip, onion and green pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8-in. thickness. Sprinkle with half of cheese; press lightly with fingers. Turn pastry over; sprinkle with remaining cheese and press lightly. Cut into 3-in. circles., Place about 2 teaspoons bean mixture in the center of each circle. Fold over; press edges with a fork to seal. Sprinkle with chili powder. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Abigal Akuaku
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I've never made turnovers before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try making other kinds of turnovers now.


Nathaniel Devard
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These turnovers are a great way to introduce kids to new foods. My kids love them!


Hamilton Alenzi هاملتون ألينزي
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoy these turnovers. They're a great way to get more plant-based protein into my diet.


Rhea Peterson
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These turnovers are perfect for a potluck or picnic. They're easy to transport and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Keirrian Wilson
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I love that these turnovers can be made ahead of time. It makes them a great option for busy weeknights.


Shazad Rasheed
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I've made these turnovers several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Shiv Chaudhary
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These turnovers are a great way to use up leftover pinto beans. They're also a great freezer meal.


Cabbaas Axmed
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I'm not a big fan of pinto beans, but I really enjoyed these turnovers. The filling was so flavorful and the crust was perfect.


Anjali Balami
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I made these for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Lwazi Sibiya
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I added some chopped onion and bell pepper to the filling for extra flavor. It was a great addition.


Caitlin Palmer
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These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used canned pinto beans and they worked perfectly.


Pk Vai
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I love the combination of pinto beans and cheese in these turnovers. They're so satisfying and delicious.


Mubiru Frank
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These pinto bean turnovers were a hit! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.